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my bad

INTERJECTION
mea culpa
Synonyms
STRONGEST


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Days later Redzepi responded to the allegations on social media, saying: "To those who have suffered under my leadership, my bad judgement, or my anger I am deeply sorry and I have worked to change."

From BBC Mar. 12, 2026

“Most of my bad guys are cowboys,” says Brittain.

From Barron's Feb. 13, 2026

And overwhelm is the state in which I make most of my bad financial decisions.

From Salon Dec. 28, 2025

It’s not that I’m going to sleep, I want to get in bed with my dogs and watch my bad TV.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 15, 2024

“It’s my bad gums. I’m working my jaw to increase the circulation.”

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls




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